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STELARA®

(ustekinumab)

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STELARA® (ustekinumab)

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Do STELARA Prefilled Syringes Contain Latex?

Last Updated: 03/04/2024

summary

Here is a passage from the STELARA MEDICATION GUIDE, which may be helpful to address your question:

How Should I Use STELARA?

  • The needle cover on the STELARA prefilled syringe contains latex. Do not handle the needle cover if you are sensitive to latex.1

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the MEDICATION GUIDE for STELARA.1

 

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1 STELARA (ustekinumab) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Biotech, Inc;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/STELARA-pi.pdf.